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Banned Books Disappear from Hong Kong

Just a few years ago, Hong Kong was well-known as the location of many bookstores specializing in so-called "banned books" that were forbidden for sale in mainland China. However recently, they have nearly disappeared from the market, with many of the bookstores that carried them closing shop. This steady movement is strongly linked to the change in political leadership in mainland China, which has placed greater pressure on merchants to comply with the political view of the mainland. In this episode, we follow the traces of Hong Kong's political freedom amidst a rapidly changing era.

English
  • Originally Aired August 31, 2018
  • Runtime 40 minutes
  • Content Rating United States of America TV-PG
  • Network NHK
  • Created September 14, 2018 by
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  • Modified September 14, 2018 by
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